Gilchrist was drafted in the second round of the 2011 draft by the Chargers. He compiled 246 tackles, three sacks, five interceptions and 16 passes defensed over his four-year run in San Diego. Last season, the 26-year-old registered 76 total tackles, five passes defensed, two forced fumbles and one interception.

Report: Jets finalizing deal with S Marcus Gilchrist

Gilchrist, formerly with the Chargers, was drawing interest from both the Jets and the Redskins in free agency.

After playing his first three years at the cornerback position, the Chargers moved Gilchrist to strong safety. The 26-year-old finished last season with 76 total tackles, five passes defensed, two forced fumbles and one interception.

Report: Marcus Gilchrist set to visit Jets

Gilchrist reached free agency for the first time this season after being selected by the Chargers in the second round of the 2011 NFL Draft. He recorded 76 tackles, one sack and one interception last season.

Chargers safety Marcus Gilchrist leaves game with elbow injury

by Sean d'Oliveira | CBSSports.com

(12/28/2014)Chargers safety Marcus Gilchrist had to leave Week 17’s game against the Chiefs after suffering an elbow injury.

Gilchrist was attended to by trainers and went to the locker room. His return is questionable.

San Diego lists seven defensive players on Week 4 injury report

by Igor Mello | CBSSports.com

(9/26/2014)The Chargers have seven defensive players on the final injury report leading up to Week 4 against Jacksonville. As expected, linebacker Reggie Walker (ankle) and Manti Te'o (foot) were the only defensive players ruled out for Sunday.

Linebacker Jeremiah Attaochu, who didn't practice all week with a hamstring injury, was ruled doubtful. Cornerback Jason Verrett missed practice all week but was deemed questionable.

Jahleel Addae grinding for a starting role

by Dave Richard | Senior Fantasy Writer

(6/3/2014)As an undrafted rookie with the Chargers last year, defensive back Jahleel Addae worked his way up the depth chart and made three starts including one in the playoffs. Now he's setting his sights on putting on weight (he's already added seven pounds) as well as the starting safety job opposite Eric Weddle. He's competing with Marcus Gilchrist.

"He's very instinctive in what he does," Chargers coach Mike McCoy said per ESPN. "And he's done some nice things already. For a young player, he's a great communicator. He does a great job on the back end."

Marcus Gilchrist exits with apparent head injury

by Larry Hartstein | CBSSports.com

(1/12/2014)Chargers cornerback Marcus Gilchrist left the game at Denver in the fourth quarter after a helmet-to-helmet collision with a teammate. Gilchrist had seven tackles, tied for the team lead, before the injury forced him out.

Marcus Gilchrist gets after the QB

by Chris Towers | CBSSports.com

(12/13/2013)Chargers defensive back Marcus Gilchrist came up with his first sack of the season Thursday, and it proved to be the team's lone one in a 27-20 win in Week 15. Gilchrist took down Peyton Manning with one of his five tackles, while adding a pass defense in the game.

Gilchrist has been productive all season long, racking up 64 tackles and one interception in 14 games.

Marcus Gilchrist paces Chargers' defense

by Larry Hartstein | CBSSports.com

(12/9/2013)Chargers cornerback Marcus Gilchrist led the team with eight tackles, seven solo, in the win over the Giants. He also recovered his first fumble of the season. Up to 59 tackles, Gilchrist visits the Broncos on Thursday.

Marcus Gilchrist picks off Chad Henne pass

by Jeff Lippman | CBSSports.com

(10/21/2013)Chargers cornerback Marcus Gilchrist recorded the first interception of his season on Sunday during the Week 7 win at Jacksonville. Gilchrist returned his interception of Chad Henne's pass 26 yards.

The 24-year-old Gilchrist has 29 tackles on the season for San Diego. The pick was the third of his career. He had two passes defended in the game for the Chargers defense. San Diego has a bye Week 8 and returns Week 9 at Washington.

Gilchrist makes move to safety

by Dave Richard | Senior Fantasy Writer

(5/13/2013)The Chargers have confirmed that Marcus Gilchrist will play as a strong safety going forward, according to U-T San Diego.

Safety switch for Gilchrist?

by Dave Richard | Senior Fantasy Writer

(5/6/2013)U-T San Diego reports the Chargers are considering moving Marcus Gilchrist from cornerback to safety. "Wherever I can help the team," Gilchrist said. "If that means playing corner and helping the team, then that's where I'll be. If it means safety, that's where I'll be. Wherever the coaches feel I can help the team best."